Auricular prostheses by osseointegration technique for auricular defect after trauma / 中国耳鼻咽喉头颈外科

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE To investigate the clinical results and feasibility of auricular prostheses by osseointegration technique for total auricular defect.METHODS Nineteen patients with traumatic total auricular defect who had underwent operation of bone-anchored auricular prosthesis were studied retrospectively.There were 12 cases with congenital microtia after an unsuccessful total auricular reconstruction,1 case with sulfuric acid burn,1 case with high temperature aluminum liquid burn,4 cases with traffic accident and 1 case with knife trauma.All the cases were followed-up for 3 to 5 years.RESULTS All the patients were cured after operation once.They all had vivid appearances with natural color and luster.The auricular prosthesis by osseointegration technique was stable and had no harm for daily life.CONCLUSION Auricular prosthesis by osseointegration technique is a convenient method with less trauma,short curing time,no complication and good result.It is a salvage treatment for patients after unsuccessful total auricular reconstruction.It is also a priority method for patients with scar formation after total auricular defects.